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As we prepare for the end of the school year please continue to monitor information from classroom teachers and office to be prepared for end of the year activities.

As always, please call the office with any questions.

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY TO ALL THE MOMS AND FEMALE ROLE MODELS OUT THERE!

Consulte el boletín adjunto para obtener información importante.

Please see attached Newsletter for important information.

Sunday, May 11: Mother's Day

Monday, May 13: No School for students (Teacher Institute Day)

Tuesday, May 14: 2nd Grade Field Trip to Brookfield Zoo (school uniform required)

Friday, May 17: 1st Grade Field Trip to Brookfield Zoo (school uniform required)

Friday, May 17: 5th Grade "Movie Day" (more information coming soon)

Tuesday, May 21: Kindergarten Field Trip to Brookfield Zoo (school uniform required)

Thursday, May 23: 3rd Grade Field Trip to Chicago Tour (school uniform required)

Friday, May 24: Graves Field Day 2024 (Students wear their Field Day Shirt, if purchased)

Monday, May 27: Memorial Day (No School)

Thursday, May 30: Kindergarten Celebration (Flyer Invitations were sent home)

Friday, May 31: LAST DAY OF SCHOOL! (Early Dismissal 1:50PM)

All meetings are scheduled for 7pm on the second Wednesday of the month.

JOIN US!

June 12, 2024

Admin Center

Graves Dual Language School (K-5) parents please click on the following link and take a few minutes to provide us with feedback so that we can continue to evaluate our practice and procedures to continue to improve.

If students purchased the “2024 Field Day T-Shirt” they are to wear it on this day.

If students did not purchase the shirt, they may come out of uniform but please encourage your child to dress comfortably, bring a hat/sunglasses (if sunny), and a towel or change of clothing in case they get too wet due to the water game station.

Please make sure students bring their own water bottles to the event

(name written on them preferably).

Parents, if you have moved out of district during the 2023/2024 school year or plan on moving out, please contact the Graves School Office for official transfer paperwork.

Nurses' week comes to an end May 12th on the birthday of Florence Nightingale, the mother of modern nursing!

Happy Mother's Day weekend!

• Cook County public health officials are urging residents to get vaccinated against measles if they aren’t already.

• Two doses of the MMR vaccine are recommended as the best way to protect against measles, mumps, and rubella.

• Children should get their first dose between 12 and 15 months, and second dose between 4 and 6 years of age. Teenagers and adults with no evidence of immunity should be vaccinated as soon as possible.

• “Once a week, take a peek” Please perform weekly hair checks to prevent a lice outbreak in your home.

• Current 6th grade students are required to have a State of IL dental exam on file. Dental forms are due May 15th.

• This is a great time to schedule summer doctor appointments. Please note action plans and medication authorization forms are to be updated and submitted every school year!

• IESA sports physicals are required for student athletes. They are to be updated annually as they are valid for 365 days. Sports physicals should be submitted to the athletic department.

• The Loyola mobile van will return to Graves/HMS September 18th, 2024. Call the office for more information.

• Please remember per district 104 handbook: students are NOT allowed to carry ANY medication (this includes any over-the-counter medication such cough drops, Tylenol, and Motrin). If your student needs medication administered during the school day (including cough drops, Tylenol, or Motrin), medication must be kept in the Health Office and medication authorization forms must be signed by the parent/guardian AND a medical provider (Doctor, PA, APRN)

Click the "Health Services" tab on the SD104 webpage for school health documents, health related registration information, and a directory of nursing staff

https://www.sd104.us/page/health-services

Nurse Tina, Nurse Anita & Ms. Oli

See the below the state mandated requirements for each grade level:

Preschool

History/Physical/Immunizations Form & Lead Screening

Kindergarten

History/Physical/Immunizations Form

Dental Examination Form

Vision Examination Form

Second Grade

Dental Examination Form

New to District

History/Physical/Immunizations Form

Dental Examination Form

Vision Examination Form

It has been brought to our attention that some of our older students have been bringing coffee or other sugary drinks to school. As a reminder, these drinks are not allowed in the building per our student handbook policy. If a student is caught with a drink that is not appropriate, we will have to dispose of it.

Thank you for your understanding as we want to make sure all our students are safe and do not share these drinks with other students.

Please review this months lunch menu with your child.

Just a reminder that students should be taking care of their technology devices, especially when they taken home.

As stated in the student handbook the policy states:

The district will assume the cost of parts and labor associated with all repairs deemed due to natural failure. If the technical department determines a failure due to damage, the student will be responsible for any hardware costs needed to return the device to a functional state. The district will assume all labor costs associated with damage repairs. Cosmetic damage will not be charged or repaired.

• Sleeve/Cover Replacement ($10)
• Charger Replacement ($25)
• Keyboard Replacement ($25)
• Touch Screen Replacement ($115)
• iPad Replacement: ($300)
• Chromebook Replacement:

- $250 for a new device, Year 1

- $200 for a device that is 2 years old

- $150 for a device that is 3 years old

- $100 for a device that is 4 years old

It is VERY important the students bring their Chromebook, charged and ready to go every day.

Celebrating with a Luau Dance Party!

Celebrating with a "Block Party" outside!

5th Graders took a trip to the Field Museum where they met Sue, the famous Trx and watched a 3D movie about the Waking of Sue.

They also explored different exhibits and dove down to the Unseen Oceans.

Please remember that the previous information is for students in grades Kindergarten-5th only.

For more information about our PreK program please contact the

Pre-School Director, Kathleen Dunn at 708-546-7151 or at kdunn@sd104.us